His Eminence Metropolitan '''Augustinos Kantiotes''' (Greek: Αυγουστίνος Καντιώτης), April 20, 1907 – August 28, 2010,<ref>Zougla.gr News. ''[http://www.zougla.gr/page.ashx?pid=2&aid=168006&cid=4 Εκοιμήθη ο Αυγουστίνος Καντιώτης].'' Σάββατο, 28 Αυγούστου 2010, 11:49.</ref> was bishop of the Holy Metropolis of [[w:Florina Prefecture|Florina]], [[w:Prespes|Prespai]] and [[w:Eordea Province|Eordea]] in northern Greece, renowned as a defender of traditional [[Orthodoxy]] both in Greece and abroad, and a prolific writer of spiritual literature, publishing 82 books, several of which have appeared in English and in other languages.

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His Eminence Metropolitan '''Augustinos Kantiotes''' (Greek: Αυγουστίνος Καντιώτης), April 20, 1907 – August 28, 2010,<ref>Zougla.gr News. ''[http://www.zougla.gr/page.ashx?pid=2&aid=168006&cid=4 Εκοιμήθη ο Αυγουστίνος Καντιώτης].'' Σάββατο, 28 Αυγούστου 2010, 11:49.</ref> was [[bishop]] of the Holy [[Metropolis of Florina, Prespai, and Eordaia]] in northern Greece, renowned as a defender of traditional [[Orthodoxy]] both in Greece and abroad, and a prolific writer of spiritual literature, publishing 82 books, several of which have appeared in English and in other languages.

==Life==

==Life==

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[[Metropolitan]] Augustine was born Andrew Kantiotis in Paros on [[April 20]], 1907. He graduated from the Theological School of Athens in 1929.

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Andrew Kantiotis was born on [[April 20]], 1907 on the island of Paros, on the Cyclades island group in the Aegean Sea . He graduated from the Theological School of Athens in 1929.

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In 1935, he was [[tonsure]]d a [[monk]], taking the name Augustine, and in the same year he was [[ordination|ordained]] a [[deacon]] by Metr. Ierotheos (Paraskevopoulos) (1934-1961) of [[Metropolis of Aitolia and Akarnania|Akarnania]].

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In 1935, Andrew was [[tonsure]]d a [[monk]], taking the name Augustine, and in the same year he was [[ordination|ordained]] a [[deacon]] by Metr. Ierotheos (Paraskevopoulos) (1934-1961) of [[Metropolis of Aitolia and Akarnania|Akarnania]].

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In 1942, he was ordained a [[presbyter]] by the Metr. Panteleimon of Edessa and Pella.

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In 1941, Dcn. Augustine transferred to the [[Metropolis of Ioannina]] where he served as preacher under Metropolitan [[Spyridon (Vlachos) of Athens|Spyridon]], who later became Archbishop of Athens. During the years of Axis Powers' occupation of Greece in World War II, Fr. Augustine served variously. In 1942, he was transferred to the Metropolis of Edessa where he was ordained a [[presbyter]] by the Metr. Panteleimon of Edessa and Pella. At the end of the year, he was transferred to the Metropolis of Thessalonica and served stints to Kilkis, Veria, Edessa and Florina. In 1943, Fr. Augustine transferred again to the Metropolis of Kozani where he established a food-kitchen that prepared and distributed 8000 servings each day.

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He served as Chancellor of the [[Metropolis of Aitolia and Akarnania|Metropolis of Aitolia]], as a [[priest]] for the military (1947-50), and as a preacher in Athens (1951-67). He issued dozens of periodicals, founded boarding schools, was the founder of "The Cross" ("O Stavros") theological [[Brotherhoods|brotherhood]], and was most noted as a fiery preacher throughout Greece.

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Following the war, he served as [[Chancellor]] of the [[Metropolis of Aitolia and Akarnania|Metropolis of Aitolia]], as a [[priest]] for the military (1947-50), and as a preacher in Athens (1951-67). He issued dozens of periodicals, founded boarding schools, was the founder of "The Cross" ("O Stavros") theological [[Brotherhoods|brotherhood]], and was most noted as a fiery preacher throughout Greece.

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On [[June 25]], 1967 he was [[enthronement|enthroned]] as the Metropolitan of Florina. On [[January 14]], 2000 he retired due to old age after serving the Metropolis for 33 years.

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In 1951, Fr. Augustine transferred from the Metropolis of Karystia to the Archdiocese of Athens. He served the [[archdiocese]] as preacher, first, under Archbishop Spyridon and for the next 17 years under five different archbishops.

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On [[August 28]], 2010 about 5am he reposed in the Lord, aged 103. May his memory be eternal.

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Following his election by the [[Holy Synod]], Fr. Augustine was [[enthronement|enthroned]] on [[June 25]], 1967, as the Metropolitan of the [[Metropolis of Florina, Prespai, and Eordaia]].

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On [[June 25]], 1967, he was [[enthronement|enthroned]] as the Metropolitan of Florina. During his years as metropolitan of Florina, Metr. Augustine re-established the magazine "The Orthodox Herald", served for five terms on the Holy Synod, ordained about one hundred priests, established an ecclesiastical high-school in Florina, and built many churches, boarding houses, and old-age homes.

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Feeling his advancing years, Metr. Augustine on [[December 9]], 1999 submitted his resignation from the [[cathedra]] after serving the Metropolis for 33 years. He formally retired on [[January 15]], 2000, but continued visiting parishes delivering brief sermons, blessings congregations, and distributing antidoron.

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Following a stroke on [[August 3]], 2010, Metr. Augustine reposed in the Lord on [[August 28]], 2010 about 5am, aged 103.

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==References==

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==Books in English translation==

==Books in English translation==

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* ''[http://www.augoustinos-kantiotis.gr/?p=13944 WHAT IS PAPISM?]'' 1956.

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Metropolitan Augustinos (Kantiotes).

Metropolitan Augustinos (Kantiotes).

His Eminence Metropolitan Augustinos Kantiotes (Greek: Αυγουστίνος Καντιώτης), April 20, 1907 – August 28, 2010,[1] was bishop of the Holy Metropolis of Florina, Prespai, and Eordaia in northern Greece, renowned as a defender of traditional Orthodoxy both in Greece and abroad, and a prolific writer of spiritual literature, publishing 82 books, several of which have appeared in English and in other languages.

In 1941, Dcn. Augustine transferred to the Metropolis of Ioannina where he served as preacher under Metropolitan Spyridon, who later became Archbishop of Athens. During the years of Axis Powers' occupation of Greece in World War II, Fr. Augustine served variously. In 1942, he was transferred to the Metropolis of Edessa where he was ordained a presbyter by the Metr. Panteleimon of Edessa and Pella. At the end of the year, he was transferred to the Metropolis of Thessalonica and served stints to Kilkis, Veria, Edessa and Florina. In 1943, Fr. Augustine transferred again to the Metropolis of Kozani where he established a food-kitchen that prepared and distributed 8000 servings each day.

Following the war, he served as Chancellor of the Metropolis of Aitolia, as a priest for the military (1947-50), and as a preacher in Athens (1951-67). He issued dozens of periodicals, founded boarding schools, was the founder of "The Cross" ("O Stavros") theological brotherhood, and was most noted as a fiery preacher throughout Greece.

In 1951, Fr. Augustine transferred from the Metropolis of Karystia to the Archdiocese of Athens. He served the archdiocese as preacher, first, under Archbishop Spyridon and for the next 17 years under five different archbishops.

On June 25, 1967, he was enthroned as the Metropolitan of Florina. During his years as metropolitan of Florina, Metr. Augustine re-established the magazine "The Orthodox Herald", served for five terms on the Holy Synod, ordained about one hundred priests, established an ecclesiastical high-school in Florina, and built many churches, boarding houses, and old-age homes.

Feeling his advancing years, Metr. Augustine on December 9, 1999 submitted his resignation from the cathedra after serving the Metropolis for 33 years. He formally retired on January 15, 2000, but continued visiting parishes delivering brief sermons, blessings congregations, and distributing antidoron.

Following a stroke on August 3, 2010, Metr. Augustine reposed in the Lord on August 28, 2010 about 5am, aged 103.

A Panoramic View of Holy Scripture: Orthodox Homilies Introducing all the Books of the Old Testament. Transl. & Fwd by Rev. Dr. Asterios Gerostergios. Institute for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, 2001. Vol.1. 303pp.

A Panoramic View of Holy Scripture: Orthodox Homilies Introducing all the Books of the New Testament. Transl. & Fwd by Rev. Dr. Asterios Gerostergios. Institute for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, 2001. Vol.2: 184pp.